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By Dan Reynish

Cases of Lethbridge parents accused in infant sex assault back in court

Feb 3, 2023 | 4:44 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The mother and father accused of abusing their infant had their cases in court today.

The parents – who cannot be identified under a publication ban – were arrested in January.

The 52-year-old father and 31-year-old mother are each charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life to their six-week-old child. The father is also accused of assault, sexual assault and sexual contact with a child.

Both matters were adjourned today.

The mother is back in court on Feb. 10 and the father is scheduled for Feb. 24, both potentially for bail hearings.

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